Woke to a dusting of snow and temps in the 20s. But the sky is clearing and we may have a mostly sunny day.

I am calling BS on this. Efficiency is one thing cruelty is another. But then 45's administration is short on the first and long on the second. And, if anyone really thinks our legislators are going to get off their collective duff and do something when a fair number are actually gleeful about a possible government shutdown, I know of a couple of bridges I would be happy to sell them.

I have read this kind of story for the last several years--but focused on India not the U.S. Take a look at the figures for the U.K., France and Australia as well.